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2010 ADA Definition
Disability: Disability means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment.
(1) The phrase physical or mental impairment means – (i) Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; (ii) Any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities; (iii) The phrase physical or mental impairment includes, but is not limited to, such contagious and noncontagious diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism; (iv) The phrase physical or mental impairment does not include homosexuality or bisexuality.
(2) The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one´s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(3) The phrase has a record of such an impairment means has a history of, or has been misclassified as having, a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(4) The phrase is regarded as having an impairment means – (i) Has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but that is treated by a private entity as constituting such a limitation; (ii) Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities only as a result of the attitudes of others toward such impairment; or (iii) Has none of the impairments defined in paragraph (1) of this definition but is treated by a private entity as having such an impairment.
(5) The term disability does not include – (i) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity disorders not resulting from physical impairments, or other sexual behavior disorders; (ii) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania; or (iii) Psychoactive substance use disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
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Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living (BVCIL) - Bryan, TX
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LIFTT - Billings, MT
LIFTT is a not-for-profit agency governed by a consumer-controlled Board of Directors whose lives have been personally impacted by a disability. ...
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Resources for Independent Living, Inc. - Richmond and Petersburg, VA
The growth and effectiveness of these advocates drew attention to the need to acknowledge and preserve the rights of persons with disabilities. ...
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Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) - Minneapolis, MN
MCIL is dedicated to the full promotion of the Independent Living (IL) philosophy by supporting individuals with disabilities in their personal efforts to pursue self-directed lives....
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Access North Center for Independent Living of Northeastern Minnesota - Hibbing, Brainerd, Duluth, Walker, MN
Access North Offers many other services to people with disabilities, the people who care about us, and the communities in which we live....
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Center for Independent Living of Bucks County (CILBC) - Bristol, PA
The Center for Independent Living of Bucks County provides a multitude of Independent Living Services to individuals with disabilities in Bucks County at no cost. ...
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Southeast Alaska Independent Living - Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Haines, AK
About SAIL empowers elders and people with disabilities by providing services and information to support you in making choices that will positively affect your independence...
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Roads to Independence - Ogden, UT
Advocacy Advocacy services by acting either on behalf of a person with a disability or encouraging the individual to act on his/her own behalf to deal with administrative procedures of...
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Westside Center for Independent Living - Los Angeles, Santa Monica, CA
The Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL) is dedicated to assisting low income persons with disabilities and seniors to achieve and maintain self-directed and community based independent...
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OPTIONS for Independence - Logan and Brighan, UT
OPTIONS for Independence (OPTIONS) is a nonresidential Independent Living Center where people with disabilities can learn skills to gain more control and independence over their lives....
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Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (RIL) - Kenner and Baton Rouge, LA
(RIL) began operation in 1988 and was founded as a non–profit organization in 1990 with a staff of 5 and a consumer based philosophy to provide services to person with disabilities to enable...
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Delta Center for Independent Living (DCIL) - St. Peters, MO
Delta Center is a consumer-controlled, not-for-profit organization that provides services for seniors and persons with all types of disabilities residing in the Missouri counties of St....
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National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
and physical activity Growth charts to monitor the development of children Patient safety and quality including adverse effects of medical treatment Injuries and disabilities...
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IMPACT CIL - Alton, IL
OUR MISSION IMPACT CIL promotes pride and respect for people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one’s own life....
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Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living (VACIL) - Richmond, VA
VACIL's Purpose VACIL is a statewide association of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) that advocates for the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects...
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American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Mission The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf* children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich...
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Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL) - Euclid, OH
(SIL) is a nonprofit, nonresidential, independent living center in Northeast Ohio advocating on behalf of and providing services to empower individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed...
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Independent Living Resource Center, Inc. (ILRC) - Jefferson City, MO
(ILRC) is a non-residential, consumer controlled, not for profit organization that provides services and support for individuals with disabilities in Southern Callaway, Camden, Cole, Miller...
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Florida Independent Living Council
In compliance with state law, a majority of the voting members are persons with disabilities....
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Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) - Sparks and Elko, NV
NNCIL was founded in 1982 by a small group of people with disabilities, who believe that each person, regardless of the severity of his or her disability, has the potential to grow, develop...
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Access Independence - Stratford, CT
Access Independence, formerly the Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County, is one of five Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Connecticut. ...
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Center for Living & Working - Worcester, MA
The Center for Living & Working is a non-profit independent living center, which takes its direction from persons with disabilities....
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Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc. (ATI) - Cortland, NY
Mission Access to Independence empowers people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their community and strives to open doors to full participation and access for all....
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Southwest Louisiana Independence Center (SLIC) - Lake Charles, Leesville, Lafayette, LA
Mission SLIC provides Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, and other Independent Living Services - Develops community options for persons with significant disabilities...
